Emma Willard School (2025 Profile)

5.00 (9 reviews)

Tel: (518) 833-1320

285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

www.emmawillard.org

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Honoring its founder's vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 356 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,970
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $43,600
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Emma Willard School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

All-girls

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1814

1907

Campus Size

137 acres

125 acres

Colors

Black; Red; White

Student Body

Enrollment

356 students

319 students

% Students of Color

29%

27%

% International Students

29%

21%

% Students Boarding

67%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

13 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

90%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$179.1 million

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$69,970

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$43,600

$35,500

% Students on Financial Aid

43%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$25,100

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Admissions

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Director of Admissions

Kristen Mariotti
Katie Myer

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Affinity Groups, Asian Student Union, Black Latinx Student Union, Democracy Matters, EMbassadors, Emma Arch (alum connection club), Emma Genius (tech help), Emma Green, Entrepreneurship Club, F-Word, Fair Trade, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Gargoyle (yearbook), HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Humaniteam, Instrument Ensemble, Language Tutors, MedTalks, Mock Trial, Model UN, Multicultural American International Student Union (MIASU), Music lessons (piano, brass, singing), Muslim Student Union, OMEGA (fashion club), Phila, Philosophy Club, Pride Alliance, PRIMES (Math and Science Tutors), Proctors & Prefects, Quiz Team, Robotics, Science OIympiad, SOAR (Student Organization for Animal Respect), Stock Market Club, Student Council, Student Diversity Leadership Group, SWENext: Engineering Club, The Clock (newspaper), Triangle Arts & Lit Magazine, UNICEF, Wellies (Wellness Advocates)

Arts and Music Programs:
12 Tones, Agonies, Campus Players, Choir, Junior Singing Group (JSG)

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School Notes

LOOK WITHIN, SEE BEYOND. What drives your passion to learn? Are you an artist? A scientist? An athlete? A combination of all? At Emma Willard School, we invite you to embrace your passion and use it to shape your high school learning experience and beyond.
As the nation's first institute of higher learning for young women, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls' education for over 200 years. Our founder, Emma Hart Willard, was a bold advocate for access to education, wanting young women to have more opportunities than what was available to her at that time. She was empowered to want more for herself and others and set forth for a life of extraordinary impact. Since 1814, we have been challenging independent school students to question, reason, learn, grow, and lead.
Whether you already know your passion, or are still finding your way, Emma Willard School empowers you to discover your authentic self. With a balance of academic rigor, personalized opportunities to grow and create, and a focus on individual wellness, Emma Willard School prepares boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12 to go out and impact their world.
Emma Willard School accreditations: NYSAIS, NAIS, TABS,

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Emma Willard School cost?

Emma Willard School's tuition is approximately $69,970 for boarding students and $43,600 for day students.

What sports does Emma Willard School offer?

Emma Willard School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

Does Emma Willard School offer a summer program?

Yes, Emma Willard School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Emma Willard School's ranking?

Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees, Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Emma Willard School?

The application deadline for Emma Willard School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

Alumni Reviews Review School

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Emma Willard School Alumni #1
Class of 1980
5.007/19/2017
DePauw University

I visited many girls boarding schools. Emma Willard seemed to have a much higher academic standard and huge push to refine analytic skills. The student population was very well mannered. No one was there because. . .

Emma Willard School Alumni #2
Class of 1980
5.007/19/2017
University of Michigan

Emma Willard's campus and the friendliness of my student tour guide and others we met while on the tour were the most important factors in my then 14-year-old decision to apply to and then attend. . .

Emma Willard School Alumni #3
Class of 2014
5.0012/27/2014
Northeastern University

Emma Willard is especially good at facilitating discussion based classrooms using the Harkness Method. I am finding now that I am in college classes that are all large lectures that Emma Willard's teachers were especially. . .

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